Philosophy

My management philosophy is simple: leave the land in a better state than I found it. Leveraging a background in ecological science, statistics, and years of boots-on-the-ground forestry experience, I can help you achieve your goals for your land.

I work with clients to identify their goals and objectives first. From there, I can offer advice, draw up a plan, or prepare forest treatments to work towards those goals. All recommendations are made with forest and ecosystem health in mind. We can accomplish your goals and work towards a healthier forest, one that will be more resilient to drought, wildfire, disease, & insects. 

As part of the new generation of Foresters, I've been trained to understand forests as complex ecosystems that provide immeasurable value. From clean water, to wildlife habitat, to beauty, recreation, & so many other benefits, our forests are so much more valuable than the dollar amount of their timber.

Forest structure in the East Cascades & beyond has been heavily altered by a nearly 200 year history of high grade & clearcut logging. Human suppression of wildfire the past 100 years has eliminated low-moderate severity wildfires, a beneficial type of natural disturbance that naturally thinned these forests for millennia. Furthermore, a shifting climate that sees more prolonged drought and reduced snowpack is putting undue stress on many already struggling trees. A guiding hand is often needed to help these degraded forests recover, moving them towards a better long term path. 

We can walk your forest together and educate you on what's there - thinning is often, but not always appropriate. I don't connect myself to timber revenues, so there's no incentive to cut any heavier than ecologically appropriate. My modus operandi is to restore and allow our forests to thrive, putting healthy ecosystems above maximizing revenue.